8 Sleep Tricks That Really Work

Sleep deprivation is the worst: Just ask any new parent, or college student cramming for finals or medical resident working 24-hour shifts. When you can’t give your body the sleep it truly needs, your whole life is off-kilter.

Sometimes, you actually have the time to sleep, but can’t get your body to cooperate. If this sounds like you, we have eight things to try — from simple socks and essential oils to breathing exercises — that can help you get those ZZZs.